Bay City to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Bay City. When it is 9:00 AM in Bay City, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Bay City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Bay City
Michigan, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bay City to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Bay City and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Bay CityChicago
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bay City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Bay City and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Bay City and Chicago are 363 km (226 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bay City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Bay City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Bay City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Bay City, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bay City?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bay City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Bay City and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.